Lincoln Metaphor Fails To Explain Landis Fame
Indiana youth Fred Landis rose as a notable orator in his district after a Lincoln monument speech in which he invoked Abraham Lincoln as a mystic mingling of star and clod. A train companion asked for meaning and Landis admitted he did not know but noted the phrase "it gets em every time" draws praise from constituents.
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Fred Landis
Lincoln
Indiana
Landis
Abraham Lincoln
Uandis
Washington Times
Don’t Wait for Kidney Trouble Says Doctor Ad
Jan. 15 Special from Wanna Wyoming reports warnings about kidney disease. Dr W H Jeffries describes personal relief after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He says mornings brought fatigue and back pain, but two boxes cured him and eliminated the tired feeling.
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Wanna
Dodd
Janey
Bright
W. H. Jeffries
Ile
Sentiments of the Schoolmaster
Quoted aphorisms critique bravado and hypocrisy in public figures. The piece mocks Germans and Americans for carrying burdens, urges not to trust pessimists, and ends with a note about sending for a physician from American Magazine.
Farmer Outwits Washington Ploy At Local Encounter
In a Neveland Leader style tale, farmer Foddershucks recounts dodging a slick politician's scheme in Washington. He describes being forced to register at a hot tele, and resisting by saying he already registered at home last fall. His wife exclaims in disbelief at the fraudulent attempt.
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Washington
Neveland Leader
Sunday School Picnic Cake Gaffe Sparks Laughter
During a Sunday school picnic for underprivileged children, ladies gathered leftovers. A young boy, already asthmatic from overeating, refused devoutly to take more cake saying he can still chaw but cannot awaiter.
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Lippincott’s
Unconscious Poisoning From Coffee Trial Warns Readers
A Duluth man credits chronic headaches nervousness and fatigue to coffee and vows a switch to Postum. He reports rapid improvement within days as the coffee is replaced by Postum with stronger digestion better sleep and renewed energy. The testimonial claims Postum alone caused the health gains and references the Road to Wellville book.
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Duluth
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pee
Early Hatching and Incubation for Winter Flocks
J. C. Gergen of Humboldt County Iowa outlines methods for early hatching using incubators, brooders, and movable nesting boxes. He details temperature, feeding frequency, egg under hen limits, and combined use of hens and incubators to optimize winter hatch, noting March and April hatchlings often perform best.
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Biddy
J. C. Gergen
Humboldt Co
Iowa
Farmers’ Review
The Old Hen as a Brooder
The article extols the hen as an ideal brooder noting she naturally regulates temperature, occasionally stepping on a chick but never overheating or chilling the brood. It argues nature surpasses man in managing warmth for chicks and that a thermometer is unnecessary in this process.
Health of the Hog Prompts Winter Pen Hygiene
GE L Vincent urges farmers in Farmers' Review to improve hog pen hygiene with clean pens, proper ventilation, and warmth to prevent lung disease and tuberculosis. Better housing should lead to healthier hogs and higher quality pork for foreign markets.
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GE. L. Vincent
Farmers’ Review
Planting Quality Seed Builds Strong Crop Prospects
A colonial era farming caution urges starting with sturdy seed to ensure a healthy harvest. The adage warns that weak seed yields poor yields, stressing seed quality as the foundation of crop success.
How to Scald a Hog for Skin Removal in Texas
Practical instructions from E Myer of Tarrant County Texas on hog scalding. It covers needed tools and setup a barrel or strong table, water temperatures from 185 to 212 degrees, and steps to test and adjust heat. It notes adding ashes soap lime tar or lye to aid removing scarf and cautions against overheating.
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E Myer
Tarrant Co
Texas
The Wood Lot as a Model of Thrifty Farm Management
A Farmers' Review excerpt by J. A. Fackler outlines practical wood lot care for thrift and productivity. It covers neat stacking, circular corded piles for stove wood, roofing to shed water, top shaping, and burning chips for kindling. It notes chip dirt as a rich garden fertilizer and stresses tidy premises to impress visitors.
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J. A. Fackler
Johnson Co
Lowa
Farmers’ Review
Curious Cattle Customs Worldwide Include Rooftop Cows
A Peruvian practice keeps cows on adobe roofs rather than roaming meadows and stables. In Argentina and Switzerland cows are shod and travel with milkmen to supply households, while Spanish American homes avoid ground floors for livestock. The text cites benefits of regular exercise for milk quality.
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Peru
Lima
Spanish America
Switzerland
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Cowkeeper
Dairyman's Journal
England
The Turkish Turban and Its Size
A description of the Turkish turban noting its iconic image and the scale of material needed. It explains that the largest turbans require about twenty yards of fine, soft muslin.
The Corn Plant an Artificial Product Developed by Selection
The corn plant evolved through generations of selection by indigenous peoples in the Americas, progressing from seedless barren stocks to husked kernels. Some varieties revert toward the original type, and experiments at the Illinois State Fair show reversion to earlier forms, hinting at future insights for science. Amos Dibble of Clinton County Iowa notes the potential value of such proofs to science.
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Mexico
Central
South America
Amos Dibble
Clinton Co
Causes and cure of roup in turkeys and chickens
A farmer asks why turkeys develop swollen heads and die from roup and if chickens can catch it. The author says roup causes are multiple and not fully understood, warns it may affect both turkeys and hens, and advocates prevention and culling of infected birds as the only reliable remedy.
Trap for Rabbits and Mice from an Old Fence Board
A detailed build from a six inch pine board uses four pieces two and a half feet long with a six by four inch end and a four by eight inch door. Describes dimensions, levers, pins, and triggers to ensure the door cannot be forced open.
Poultry Marketing Tip: Feed Corn Weeks Before Sale
Poultry intended for market should be fed plenty of corn for two or three weeks prior to marketing to improve weight and appearance.
The Life of Lydia E. Pinkham and Her Vegetable Compound
This portrait chronicles Lydia E. Pinkham born 1819 Lynn Massachusetts and her family roots. It details her early teaching work, marriage to Isaac Pinkham, and the rise of her herbal remedies culminating in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a long lasting advisory network for sick women.
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Isaac Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lyn
Pinkham
Pinkhams
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Lydia IE. Pinkham
Traveling man replies to telegram in dead letter style
In a note from a humor column a traveling man informs his wife that twins arrived and asks for mail to be sent to the dead letter office if more come. He plans to leave for home that night, reflecting a playful miscommunication and postal quirk.
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Prail
Lippincott’s
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
Public health notices warn against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to the senses and the mucous system. Hajl's Catarrb Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is presented as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Hall's Family Pills are recommended for constipation. testimonials are offered free.
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Hajl
F. 1, Cheney & Co
Tutedo
Mall
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Drugetsta
Price
T.c
Hall
Promoter Eyes Big Share Stake in New Life Insurance Firm
A promoter pressed for a few hundred shares in a fresh life insurance company while praising its market-leading potential. A friend inquired about a senate representative as the exchange touched on political connections.
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Senate
Puck
South Grow estimates progress in 1860 to last year
A Chattanooga man estimates the South's progress by noting 1860 value at 5 billion dollars and last year spending money at 6 billion, asserting productive industries have only begun to grow.
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Chattanooga
Grove's Cure Ad Claims Fast Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The box bears Grove's signature and is offered at 25 cents.
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Grove
No One With No Good Word Recalls Divine Word
A concise aphorism notes that one who speaks ill of others cannot claim God’s word for anyone, linking moral character to spiritual authority.
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God
Contempt Between Two Knowledgeable Men Emerges
Two men known for strong opinions clash, revealing a deep seated antagonism. Each argues from experience, challenging the other in a public or semi public setting. The dispute highlights personal rivalries and competing worldviews.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement Teething Aid
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes gums reduces inflammation and eases pain. It markets a 25 cent bottle and also contrasts with a proverb about mutual jealousy as two fools with a single thought.
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Estes
Lynn
Mass
the Government of Canada
Ureg
Ives
Canada
Ottawa
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Clifford Block
Grand Forks
North Dakota
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